Messianic Torah Observant Israel

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 1:• Intro• How do I find the right person to be my spouse in these dark times?• What about pranking others on April Fools Day?• How should I respond to others who intentionally breach relationship with me?• I don’t talk to the dead…• Should we say the Pledge of Allegiance?• How was it okay for Yeshua to get mad?• Should we conduct ourselves under the authority of the Talmud?• Galatians 6:2 - Bear one another’s burdens; what does this mean?• Are they not engaged in sin?Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: http

We recommend watching the full teaching, https://youtu.be/7O3m9CI2JN8, before listening to this Afterburn.AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Intro / Did followers of Yeshua do sacrifices in the First Century?• Should we be mourning the loss of the temple today?• When correcting children, what’s the healthy balance?• How do I keep myself in check, to think before I speak?• How do I know if I’m “hitting the mark” in my relationship with the Father?• What mechanism are we given to know when we have sinned?• ‘Do not love the world nor the things in it’ - What does that look like today?• Do not take correction from anyone who doesn’t love you• “Help, I feel like I’ve lost myself”• Setting relationship boundaries and canceling relationships with some people• Which “brother” am I not to “hate”? (1 John 2:9)… and much more!Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect,” simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spirit

Put away whatever you may think about the concept of sin. All Judeo-Christian groups teach about sin. They all agree and teach you that you ought not to sin. But do they understand what it is they are teaching?In this teaching series, Rabbi Steve Berkson once again redefines our lexicon and sheds new light on this greatly misunderstood but critical topic from the Word of Elohim.• Review• 1 John 1:1 – We have had an experience• 1 John 1:2 – Life was manifested to us• 1 John 1:3 – Fellowship with those manifesting life• 1 John 1:4 – No more joy for you?• 1 John 1:5-7 – Walking in the Light or in darkness?• 1 John 1:8-9 – If we confess our sin…• 1 John 1:10 – Making Elohim a liar?• 1 John 2:1 – “My little children…”• Can the Intercessor advocate for you?• 1 John 2:3-6 – How to know you have a relationship with Elohim• 1 John 2:7 – Your less chaotic life• 1 John 2:8 – A ‘refreshed’ command• 1 John 2:9-11 – Claiming to be in the Light, but…• 1 John 2:12-14 – Children, fathers and young men• 1 John 2:15-16 – If you

We recommend watching the full teaching, https://youtu.be/7EBr5qr3jC8, before listening this Afterburn.AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Too blunt?• Doing the things that make the relationship impossible• Something’s not right, something’s missing• 1 John 3:16 – What is ‘laying down our lives for the brothers’?• “It is what it is” - What did Rabbi mean?• 1 John 3:7 – Let no one lead you astray?• Get rid of the negative self-talk• What is being taught may not apply to you now, but it is for someone• 1 John 3:6 – Does not ‘habitually’ sin• If I ask the question, “will I be in the Kingdom?”• We are responsible for our responses to others in the Body• 1 John 3:9 – ‘His seed’ as compared to pregnancy• How many times can the ‘old man’ be buried?• Should we analyze what type of ‘soil’ we are?• Doesn’t Elohim birth in us the desire not to sin?• Could ‘boldness’ in 1 John 3:21 be considered as rebellious?• ‘I have become all things to all people’ - what did Paul mean?• Sometimes I crave Hot Cheetos…• I

Put away whatever you may think about the concept of sin. All Judeo-Christian groups teach about sin. They all agree and teach you that you ought not to sin. But do they understand what it is they are teaching?In this teaching series, Rabbi Steve Berkson once again redefines our lexicon and sheds new light on this greatly misunderstood but critical topic from the Word of Elohim.• Review• Matthew 1:21 – Yeshua the Deliverer is born• Matthew 1:22 – Yeshua, the path to restoring the relationship• Stop claiming you are in covenant!• Yeshua will save His people• Luke 19:10 – To seek and to save what was lost• Luke 5:29-39 – To call sinners (those in breach) to repentance• Can’t put a new patch on the old you• The old you cannot do this!• 1 John 3:4 – The Torah (Law) provides the definition of sin• Yeshua was manifested to bring order and structure into this world• He was manifested to destroy the works of the adversary• Is this teacher qualified?• 1 John 3:9 – Powerless to sin?• 1 John 3:13-14 – Love your brother

We recommend watching the full teaching, https://youtu.be/8dxgyR4G5Xg, before listening to this Afterburn.AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• How does Messiah’s death directly affect me and those before Messiah’s birth?• Being “born again” and not able to sin?• Understanding the metaphors of ‘water’ used in the Bible• When we sin, we become spiritually weak?• More about 1 John 5:18 - born of Elohim does not sin• You see two people having a problem - what do you do?• An excellent example of “burying the old man”• The Logical/Emotional conundrum• What does it look like when someone rejects Elohim?• What are you doing with what you’ve received so far?• Is this from the Father or not?• If it’s a sin to you…• My emotions don’t always line up with my exercising discipline• Chris’ connections• Awareness + Discipline = Boldness?• How do I know I’ve “sinned” against my brother? (A sin not unto death)• Is it sin to hold onto an unrealistic expectation?• What do I do if I sin, am unaware of it, and therefo

Put away whatever you may think about the concept of sin. All Judeo-Christian groups teach about sin. They all agree and teach you that you ought not to sin. But do they understand what it is they are teaching?In this teaching series, Rabbi Steve Berkson once again redefines our lexicon and sheds new light on this greatly misunderstood but critical topic from the Word of Elohim.• Review• Romans 6:1-2 – How can you still walk in it?• Romans 6:3-4 – Walk in newness of life• Romans 6:6-7 – The battle is in your head• Romans 6:8-10 – If we have died with Messiah, we will live• Romans 6:11-13 – Instruments of righteousness to Elohim• Romans 6:14-15 – No longer under the penalty of the Law• Romans 6:16 – Two paths• Romans 6:17-23 – Servants of sin to servants of righteousness• 1 John 5:1-5 – Overcoming the world by belief• 1 John 5:6 – Three who bear witness• 1 John 5:12 – You possess the potential for life through Messiah• 1 John 5:14 – Boldness to ask (NOT name it and claim it)• 1 John 5:16 – Relationship with ot

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 2:• Some of your relationships could be destroyed• How do I respond to Jewish family who want disprove Yeshua as Messiah?• Romans 5:13 - Which Torah was Paul referring to?• When is it not appropriate to wear tzitzit?• What about Torah-ambiguous medical procedures?• Matthew 5:39-42 - Called to be a “doormat”?• What about the ‘other books’ mentioned in the Bible?• Psychology, astronomy, and the occult - aren’t these a part of personality tests?• What are the “lights” found in Genesis 1:4 & 1:18?• Regarding Deut 25:11, what about self-defense for women?… and much more!Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 1:• Intro• Malachi 4:2 – “Sun of Righteousness” - shouldn’t it be ‘Son’?• Where did Elijah go when Elohim took him?• Will YMTOI be introducing teachings on Yeshua and the New Testament?• What’s going on in Deuteronomy 25:11-12?• What about scattering cremains and reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish?• Is John 13:34 a precedent for giving new commands?• Stuck in the vow of a Nazarite?• 2 Corinthians 3:14 – What is the veil?• Romans 9:24-28 – Jew and Gentile, together in the Covenant• Should we use words considered by some to be pagan?• 1 Peter 2:5 – What are the “spiritual sacrifices”?• How do I assess the strength of the Fruit of the Spirit in me?• What is your view on

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• Is there a general/universal morality or immorality apart from the Covenant?• By definition, being in sin makes one an enemy/adversary• Everybody wants the diamond, but not the pressure it takes to form it• Why do some people do the things they do?• Is being “weak”, or emotionally driven, a cause of negative emotions only?• Discernment or judgment?• Rabbi Berkson warns about “unity” and “revival”Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect,” simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mto

Put away whatever you may think about the concept of sin. All Judeo-Christian groups teach about sin. They all agree and teach you that you ought not to sin. But do they understand what it is they are teaching?In this teaching series, Rabbi Steve Berkson once again redefines our lexicon and sheds new light on this greatly misunderstood but critical topic from the Word of Elohim.• Review• Romans 5:1 – The only way into the Kingdom• No longer enemies of Elohim through Messiah Yeshua• Romans 5:2 – Access to His favor by which we stand• Romans 5:3-4 – Be glad for the pressures that lead to approval• Romans 5:5-6 – It takes strength to be godly• Messiah died because of our breach of relationship• Romans 5:9 – Declared innocent by the blood of Messiah• Romans 5:10 – Saved/protected by the life of Messiah• Romans 2:1-4 – The kindness of Elohim leads us to repentance• Romans 2:5-8 – Elohim will render to each one according to their works• Salvation, faith, and works, are not adversaries to each other• Romans 2:8 – Th

YMTOI Parsha Pearls Song for Ki Tisa 21.2  – The Bronze Altar

Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwideFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwideYou can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services & Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our YouTube Channel every Saturday at 1:15 pm and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 pm, eastern time.

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Is it not right to want to give up some things to please the Father?• Is it ever okay to sin?• We are living in a consequence?• Our target is relationship with Yahweh• Torah observance with the Fruit of the Spirit• What is the definition of the ‘sin covering’?• An “altar call moment”?• Against whom am I sinning?• My boundaries are perceived by others as a breach of relationship?• According to Ezekiel 18, there is no such thing as a “generational curse”?• Clarifying ‘you shall surely die, or you shall surely live’• How will the various non-Torah cultures be addressed in the Kingdom?• Rabbi addresses those who are lazy thinkersAfterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect,” simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after the intense teachings Rabbi Berkson delivers each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxy

Put away whatever you may think about the concept of sin. All Judeo-Christian groups teach about sin. They all agree and teach you that you ought not to sin. But do they understand what they are teaching?In this teaching series, Rabbi Steve Berkson once again redefines our lexicon. He sheds new light on this greatly misunderstood but critically important topic from the Word of Elohim.• The Launching Point and definitions• The Covenant - a relationship with Elohim (Exodus 19)• All sin has consequences (Romans 6:23)• The being that sins shall die (Ezekiel 18)• Own your life• This is how to be declared right• What merits the favor? (Ephesians 2:5)• Other consequences are referred to as the curses (Deuteronomy 28)• If you seek Yahweh and diligently obey His voice• A relationship with set expectations• Elohim will not be mocked (Galatians 6:7)• Somebody to stand in the breach (Ezekiel 22:25-31)Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn mo

YMTOI Parsha Pearls Song for Tetzaveh 20.2  – Set-apart

AFTERBURN:Some of the topics covered are:• Why say no to things on Shabbat?• Maxi-mist & minimalist - Going deeper into Matthew 25• She even sleeps in her wedding dress?• Excellence in preparation of Shabbat• Deeps thoughts by Rocky• Panicking over not being prepared for Shabbat• Preparation should be a daily thing• Chris’ connections• “To get to where I need to be, these are decisions I need to make”• You don’t want to hear these words…• Deep thoughts by Steve Waffle• Questions from the livestream• Readiness vs. preparedness• Putting your house in order• Preparing for the King to dwell with youAfterburn: also known in the world of fitness as the “afterburn effect”, simply put; The more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. The same could be true as you build up your spiritual self. After an intense teaching session, you need answers as more thoughts and questions consume you in your spiritual growth.Rabbi Steve Berkson, director of MTOI, provides an opportunity for the After

Those covenanted with Elohim refer to Friday every week as Preparation Day. Preparing for Shabbat is the goal. The washing of clothes, cleaning the house, cleansing the body, and preparing enough food for eating after sundown on Friday till sunset on Shabbat. Also, preparing the mind and heart for one thing – to spend time, this set-apart time, with our Creator, our Father.Expanding on this concept, Elder William Jackson, Rabbi Berkson’s executive assistant, urges us to be mindful of the return of Messiah Yeshua in the same way and prepare ourselves for this day to which we are all looking forward.• Let’s learn to be Shabbat-centric• Exodus 12:31-39 – Preparation Day defined• Exodus 16:1-28 – Grumbling and playing with stinky stuff• What about preparing internally?• Why do we need to be prepared?• Matthew 25:1-5 – They all slumbered and slept• Matthew 25:6-13 – The Bridegroom came and the door was shut• Matthew 24:14-15 – Why did Yeshua tell the parable of the virgins?• Matthew 24:42-46 – Messiah Yeshua is co

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 2:• Why can’t I make friends here?• Abortion: Health related vs. emotional/social decisions• Am I breaking Torah to eat that egg?• Is Elohim ever expanding and becoming greater?• Not all pain is the same• I’m balanced in my personality colors• What is passive vs. active commerce on Shabbat?• Doe’s ‘not eating blood’ apply to organ meat?• Motivated by the potential• How do I stay vertically connected on Shabbat if I’m not emotional?• What if I can’t call Him Father when I pray?… and much more!Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if this podcast has been a blessing.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.J

On the first Shabbat of the month, Rabbi Steve Berkson opens the floor to the local congregants and those listening online to ask questions or comment about any aspect of our belief.Rabbi Berkson addresses topics concerning fundamental Torah-based practices and personal development, gives marital instruction, shares parental techniques, and more.Part 1:• Is there a connection between Moses and Aaron, and the two witnesses of Revelation?• Will you follow The False Messiah?• What’s different about Rabbi Berkson and what is his motivation?• Yahweh as the ultimate role model• Dealing with a damaged perception of a father or a brother• Is “evil” willful or ingrained in a person?• The devil made me do it!• “Bad people” are missing the element of ‘good’• How can I keep Christian hymns/songs from invading my mind?• Help! Some people can trigger my past behavior• Are we “no longer under a trainer”? (Galatians 3:23-24)• Is there a “Purgatory”?Take advantage of new teachings every week. Please click the "LIKE" button if